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Lab Assistant

Akron Children's
Akron, OH
Full-time

Full-time, 40 Hours / week

Day shift

Onsite

Summary :

The Lab Assistant provides support to the laboratory and may serve multiple functions, including ordering / receiving tests in the LIS, performing pre-analytic and analytic procedures, specimen transport, specimen accessioning and processing, preparing specimens for send out testing, phlebotomy, handling / processing glassware, and other duties as required.

Responsibilities :

Duties may include some or all of the following, depending on work assignments and laboratory area :

  • Reviews orders for various tests requested by the provider / physician and converts these requests to correct tests in the LIS.
  • Obtains, receives, and processes specimens prior to testing.
  • Utilizes sterile specimen handling techniques when needed during specimen handling, accessioning, and processing.
  • Performs pre-analytical tasks correctly and according to established / approved protocols.
  • Performs analytical tasks correctly and according to established / approved protocols.
  • Able to prepare specimens, as needed, for send out testing.
  • Performs duties of a phlebotomist as required.
  • Ensures compliance of all regulatory and safety standards.
  • Collects laboratory glassware from all laboratory departments and research; follows pre-treatment / special handling procedures on glassware;
  • packages and sterilizes supplies / glassware according to procedure; loads and operates laboratory glassware washer and sterilizer;

process glassware; deliver glassware to all Lab Departments and other labs as assigned.

  • Collects specimens and slides for Histology Lab as needed.
  • Other duties as required.

Other information : Technical Expertise

Technical Expertise

  • Experience in sterile processing is preferred.
  • Experience in lab skills is preferred.
  • Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
  • Experience in healthcare is preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Excel, Word or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

  • Education : High school diploma or equivalent is required. Knowledge of basic biology and chemistry preferred. Graduate of an approved medical assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program is preferred
  • Certification : None required.
  • Years of relevant experience : 0 to 2 years is preferred.
  • Years of experience supervising : None.

Full Time

FTE : 1.000000

Status : Onsite

30+ days ago
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